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Sports & Fitness

Floorball – a kind of indoor hockey: lots of fun, no experience needed

The full scoop on Floorball – a kind of indoor hockey: lots of fun, no experience needed lives over on Waterhouses Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sun 26 Jul18:00Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Meet a Mum Mondays

Calling all new mums! Join us every Monday morning for a relaxed and friendly get-together in the our Courtyard Kitchen .

Mon 27 JulSugar Fun(4mi)

via Sugar FunLocal gem

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Mon 27 Jul14:00Lanchester Aquatics(0.8mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Do you love snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you! Join us for another exciting Snakes & Shakes event where you can get up close to one of our resident snakes and learn all about our slithery friends. The fun doesn’t end there as we are also including one of Udderly Delicious Milkshakes from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar – the difficulty may be deciding the flavour! £14.95 per child (includes snakes workshop and a Milkshake from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar). Please note all tickets are non-refundable, however name changes are permitted if you are unable to attend. This would only be permitted if you contact us 48 hours prior to the event and advise of the change of details. Should this event be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a transfer to an alternative event of the same value (subject to availability) or a credit voucher equivalent to the full value of your booking. This credit will be emailed to you and will be valid for use at Lanchester Garden Centre for 3 months from the date of issue.

Mon 27 Jul15:00Lanchester Garden Centre(1.2mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

Community

Games Night

Waterhouses Village Hall hasn't given us the full script, but Games Night has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Fri 31 Jul07:30Waterhouses Village Hall(4.3mi)

via Waterhouses Village HallCurated

Community

Ladies Meeting

Langley Park Baptist Church is putting on Ladies Meeting and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 31 Jul10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(3.3mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

Community

The Herbalist Medicine Chest

IN PERSON & ONLINE: Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn how to create your own herbal medicine chest filled with natural ...

Sat 1 AugEdgar Cayce Centre(2.6mi)

via Edgar Cayce CentreLocal gem

Community

Dinosaur Takeover

Brand new for 2026, join us at Ushaw Pre-Historic House ! We’ll be taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend on Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August. What you can expect: Fossil Digs, Mini Safari Jeep, Dino Babies, Dino games and activities – 10am to 4pm! 10:00 – 10:30 Meet the towering 3‑metre‑tall T‑Rex 11:00 – 11:45 How To Train Your Dinosaur Show 12:30 – 13:00 Meet T‑Rex and Brontosaurus 13:30 – 14:15 How To Train Your Dinosaur Show 14:45 – 15:15 Meet the 7‑metre‑long Brontosaurus A fun‑filled, family‑friendly event that brings the age of dinosaurs roaring back to life. Entry included with admission and membership.

Sat 1 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

History & Heritage

Dinosaur Takeover Daily Event Summary: Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by...

Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Sat 1 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Community

The Conversation Room Repeating Event Event Summary: Bringing together voices from a wide range of fields, these...

Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW

Wed 5 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Community

The Conversation Room

Step into Ushaw and experience Th e Conversation Room – a programme of inspiring and thought-provoking sessions designed to spark curiosity, invite reflection, and ignite meaningful discussion. Bringing together voices from a wide range of fields, these gatherings explore architecture, history, religion, wellbeing, and more – all within the beautifully atmospheric setting of the Francis Thompson Room at Ushaw. Each session is hosted by a guest contributor and encourages open minds and thoughtful exchange. Confirmed talks take place at 6:30pm on the following dates: 5 August – St Hild: The Beacon in the Bay – and Women in the Early Northumbrian Church This engaging installment by Professor Michelle Brown will explore the remarkable life and legacy of Hild of Whitby, known as St Hild, whose leadership at Whitby helped shape the spiritual and intellectual landscape of early medieval Northumbria. Through her story, we will uncover the vital role played by women in the early Northumbrian Church, examining faith, scholarship, and authority in a formative period of English Christianity. 12 August – The Conversation Room – Life at Ushaw: A Student’s Story (1961–71) Step inside Ushaw Historic House for a fascinating glimpse into student life during a time of change. Brendan Hodgson reflects on his ten years at Ushaw (1961–71), sharing personal memories of study, community, and daily life, from the classroom to the playing fields and beyond.

Wed 5 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Wed 5 Aug10:00Lanchester Aquatics(0.8mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Around £14.95

Snakes & Shakes

Do you love Snakes? Do you want to learn more about our slithery friends ? Do you also crave delicious milkshakes? If you answered yes to any (or all) of the above questions then this event is for you! Join us for another exciting Snakes & Shakes event where you can get up close to one of our resident snakes and learn all about our slithery friends. The fun doesn’t end there as we are also including one of Udderly Delicious Milkshakes from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar – the difficulty may be deciding the flavour! £14.95 per child (includes snakes workshop and a Milkshake from Moo’s Ice Cream Bar). Please note all tickets are non-refundable, however name changes are permitted if you are unable to attend. This would only be permitted if you contact us 48 hours prior to the event and advise of the change of details. Should this event be cancelled, due to circumstances beyond our control, we will offer a transfer to an alternative event of the same value (subject to availability) or a credit voucher equivalent to the full value of your booking. This credit will be emailed to you and will be valid for use at Lanchester Garden Centre for 3 months from the date of issue.

Wed 5 Aug11:00Lanchester Garden Centre(1.2mi)

via Lanchester Garden Centre

Community

Church Coffee Morning

One for the diary — Church Coffee Morning at Langley Park Baptist Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 6 Aug10:00Langley Park Baptist Church(3.3mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

Community

Discover Big Library

Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries. This introductory experience invites you to explore the magnificent space at your own pace and discover some of the treasures that have shaped the Big Library’s remarkable legacy over the past 175 years. The Library is home to more than 50,000 volumes, including unique early manuscripts and rare first editions. Highlights on display include a first edition of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species , The Nuremberg Chronicle (1493), an early edition of Sir Isaac Newton’s Principia Mathematica , and an illuminated manuscript The Esh Missal . Alongside these iconic works, you can also discover up to six changing books or manuscripts – refreshed monthly to reveal new stories from the collection. This visit is designed as an introduction to the Big Library. For those seeking a deeper, curator-led experience featuring up to 20 fascinating books and archival highlights, a 90-minute Library Experience is also available here. Pre-booking is essential. Please arrive promptly at the start of your slot to enjoy the full experience, access is limited to your allocated 30 minute time slot. Accessibility notice: Ushaw’s Big Library is accessed via 40 wide, shallow steps. We are actively working to improve accessibility across all areas and appreciate your understanding.

Fri 7 AugUshaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens(4mi)

via Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & GardensCurated

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £15.95

Children’s Bath Bomb Workshop

Join us for another exciting Bath Bomb Workshop that’s perfect for keeping the kids entertained! They’ll love creating their own colourful, fizzy bath bombs in this hands-on, creative session! The children will make a selection of bath bombs and will … Read More The post Children’s Bath Bomb Workshop appeared first on Lanchester Garden Centre.

Fri 7 Aug10:30Lanchester Aquatics(0.8mi)

via Lanchester Aquatics

Community

Ladies Meeting

Another belter from Langley Park Baptist Church. Ladies Meeting — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Fri 7 Aug10:30Langley Park Baptist Church(3.3mi)

via Langley Park Baptist ChurchCurated

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Venues with events near Lanchester

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Lanchester Aquatics0.8 miles away Lanchester Garden Centre1.2 miles away Edgar Cayce Centre2.6 miles away

More about Lanchester

Durham, England

Lanchester in Durham sits snugly enough that you can walk to the Lanchester Community Centre without breaking a sweat or worrying about traffic. It is a place where local groups gather and families find somewhere dry for a chat after school runs out. The community centre hosts everything from children's activities to adult workshops, so there is usually a reason to drop by this week. Near Here keeps you informed on what is going on without needing you to chase down a dozen different notices.

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